I am planning a new, upcoming webinar on setting a positive tone for team communication by creating a supportive communication environment. A supportive communication environment is one in which all members feel free to raise ideas, believe their ideas and contributions are valued by the rest of the team, and understand that sometimes a team needs to change course in order to achieve their shared goals. On the other hand, a defensive communication environment is one in which members pursue hidden agendas, discount other team members' contributions and are so certain that their way is the right way that they are no longer to objectively assess realities facing the team. Ultimately, supportive communication environments are productive and able to achieve the team's goals, while defensive communication environments are destructive.
What do you want to know about setting a supportive communication environment in your research teams? What do you think I should discuss in this presentation?
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Communication research and education in 2011
2010 was a productive year for both my own research efforts and the research efforts of my multi-disciplinary team. 2011 holds just as much promise for exciting research projects.
On my list for 2011:
Informed consent: I am working on proposals for several projects exploring the role of communication in informed consent discussions. Informed consent is important to both health care and clinical research. Patients and potential research subjects are dependent on informed consent discussions and documents to educate and inform them about the risks and benefits of procedures, so that they may make an informed decision. But if they do not understand what is discussed, their consent cannot be truly informed. There is great potential for improved communication to facilitate informed consent.
Working in multi-disciplinary teams: I had the opportunity this year to speak to several different groups about communication in multi-disciplinary teams. This year, I will be expanding the topic to explore the specific task of coordinating the writing of scientific papers when working and communicating with multi-disciplinary research teams.
Communication theory: Once again, I will have the opportunity to teach an Introduction to Communication class at Marquette University. Though I am primarily a researcher, I value the opportunity to get into the classroom and introduce students to the complexity and possibilities in the field of communication. I get energy to continue with my research when exploring the basics of communication with students. I look forward to what this year's students will teach me.
2011 should be busy, but it is rewarding to keep moving forward in my field and to share my knowledge along the way.
On my list for 2011:
Informed consent: I am working on proposals for several projects exploring the role of communication in informed consent discussions. Informed consent is important to both health care and clinical research. Patients and potential research subjects are dependent on informed consent discussions and documents to educate and inform them about the risks and benefits of procedures, so that they may make an informed decision. But if they do not understand what is discussed, their consent cannot be truly informed. There is great potential for improved communication to facilitate informed consent.
Working in multi-disciplinary teams: I had the opportunity this year to speak to several different groups about communication in multi-disciplinary teams. This year, I will be expanding the topic to explore the specific task of coordinating the writing of scientific papers when working and communicating with multi-disciplinary research teams.
Communication theory: Once again, I will have the opportunity to teach an Introduction to Communication class at Marquette University. Though I am primarily a researcher, I value the opportunity to get into the classroom and introduce students to the complexity and possibilities in the field of communication. I get energy to continue with my research when exploring the basics of communication with students. I look forward to what this year's students will teach me.
2011 should be busy, but it is rewarding to keep moving forward in my field and to share my knowledge along the way.
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